ladle

Greek ladle, c. 4th century BC, from the Walters Art Museum A ladle is a large, deep spoon, often used in the preparation and serving of soup, stew, or other foods.

Although designs vary, a typical ladle has a long handle terminating in a deep bowl, frequently with the bowl oriented at an angle to the handle to facilitate lifting liquid out of a pot or other vessel and conveying it to a bowl. Some ladles have a lip on the side of the ladle's bowl to allow for a finer stream when pouring the liquid; however, this can create difficulty for left-handed users as it is easier to pour towards oneself. Thus, many of these ladles feature such lips on both sides.